Jax Craft Beer
Last inspected: May 6, 2026
55
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Jax Craft Beer, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on May 6, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no paper towels”, showing up three times.
Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so Jax Craft Beer trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. One flying insect in bar area.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. No original certificate provided for Ciarra G.
53B-09-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. No date marking on open container of heavy whipping cream. No date marking on slaw stored in walk in cooler.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in bar area. Manager replaced paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Beer kegs stored in unisex restrooms. **Repeat Violation**
08B-37-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light cover missing on lights in kitchen area.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler is soiled with a mold like substance, dusty fan covers in walk in cooler.
23-03-4
55
Mar 6, 2026
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
61
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
95
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Tray of raw eggs over bread in walk in cooler. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bags in rear Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of any Certified Food Manager. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at rear Hand Wash Sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any employee training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No Hand Wash Sign rear sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Men's restroom door open.
32-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floors. Kitchen
36-73-4
41
Jan 10, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 6, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in back room near walk-in-cooler not smooth nonabsorbent, easily cleanable. Duct work and rafters are in view. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: At today's callback : rear area and new front area has some wood shelf covering. Plan review will determine if this is acceptable. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: At todays callback : time need to install Hand Wash Sink and confirm ceiling from plan review. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: At today's callback : time needed to add Hand Wash Sink in corner by mop sink. Spoke with plan review. Would be ok at that location. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
95
Oct 25, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment operating without a license since April. Unable to license today until ceiling is sealed and in compliance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: At today's callback : license applied for but unable to license due to no plans submitted. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: At today's callback : time needed to complete plan review. **Time Extended**
50-08-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment added reach in freezer and portable oven to back room near walk in cooler area where no ceiling present. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: At today's callback : wooden shelf added as a covering. Plan review to determine if acceptable. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: At today's callback : time needed to complete plan review. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in back room near walk-in-cooler not smooth nonabsorbent, easily cleanable. Duct work and rafters are in view. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: At today's callback : rear area and new front area has some wood shelf covering. Plan review will determine if this is acceptable. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: At todays callback : time need to install Hand Wash Sink and confirm ceiling from plan review. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
74
Aug 13, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment operating without a license since April. Unable to license today until ceiling is sealed and in compliance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: At today's callback : license applied for but unable to license due to no plans submitted. **Time Extended**
50-08-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment added reach in freezer and portable oven to back room near walk in cooler area where no ceiling present. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: At today's callback : wooden shelf added as a covering. Plan review to determine if acceptable. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in back room near walk-in-cooler not smooth nonabsorbent, easily cleanable. Duct work and rafters are in view. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: At today's callback : rear area and new front area has some wood shelf covering. Plan review will determine if this is acceptable. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
74
Jun 11, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three flying insects around beer tap area. Operator tried to kill flying insects during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment operating without a license since April. Unable to license today until ceiling is sealed and in compliance. **Warning**
50-08-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in bar are? Operator replenished paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment added reach in freezer and portable oven to back room near walk in cooler area where no ceiling present. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in back room near walk-in-cooler not smooth nonabsorbent, easily cleanable. Duct work and rafters are in view. **Warning**
36-37-5
58
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at kitchen. Marked by manger. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jax Craft Beer last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jax Craft Beer on file is from May 6, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jax Craft Beer?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Jax Craft Beer.
How does Jax Craft Beer compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Jax Craft Beer most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Jax Craft Beer's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jax Craft Beer have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Jax Craft Beer means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Jax Craft Beer inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jax Craft Beer is inspected around four times per year on average.
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